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Damselfly Larva

Posted by Clare Jenkins,
North Country explorer from Colton, New York
September 1, 2013 —

This nymph is the larval stage of the damselfly, a smaller, thinner relative of the dragonfly. While at this stage, they are a fearsome predator in the aquatic ecosystem. However, they are prey to many fish, especially trout, likely contributing to the name of this river.